At a very young age, Helio Gracie learned traditional Japanese Jiu-Jitsu techniques
from his older brother, Carlos. In the late 1920s, he began to modify these techniques
to accommodate his frail physique with the objective of developing a system that
would enable him to defend himself against larger opponents. After years of refinement,
he proved his art's effectiveness by routinely defeating larger and stronger
opponents, some of whom outweighed him by as much as 100 pounds. As a result, Helio's
techniques quickly became the new expression of Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil and set the
stage for a worldwide revolution in martial arts.

Although Gracie or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is the most effective martial art on the planet,
it is a relatively young martial art. Realizing that the key to global dissemination
of pure Gracie Jiu-Jitsu was the development of a formalized curriculum, the Gracie
Academy dedicated several years to organizing all the techniques in the most logical
sequence based on their complexity and usefulness in combat. Furthermore, we conduct
all group classes with the utmost concern for safety, and we demand that all students
treat each other respectfully regardless of skill level, gender, race, nationality,
or creed. At the Gracie Academy we don't teach people how to fight. We give people
confidence so they don't need to fight.

Gracie Combatives is the official beginner program of the Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy. In this program, students learn the 36 most important techniques in a fun, safe, and cooperative training environment.

Gracie Jiu-Jitsu is a way of life. The principles of discipline, patience, efficiency, and control are the keys to success on and off the mat. Whether your a dedicated practitioner of the art or just a fan of the Gracie way, the casual wear, training gear, and accessories in the Gracie Store will remind you to keep it real at all times. With all Gracie Store purchases, your satisfaction is guaranteed. If you're not 100% happy with your purchase, simply send it back and we'll replace it or refund your money (as long as you promise not to choke us out!). Select a category below to begin browsing, and then feel free to order online or give us a call at 1-877-472-2430 (Monday - Friday, 10am to 6pm PST) and we will gladly assist you over the phone. If you have a question about the status of your order feel free to shoot us an e-mail at
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Gracie News

Austin McDaniel Joins the Family

June 14, 2013

After 1 week of intensive training, he's ready to fight fire with water.

Many of you may remember the Gracie video: How to Bullyproof a Nation in which Rener discusses an aggravated bullying assault that took place in Indiana approximately 6 months ago. The boy who was assaulted in the video is named Austin McDaniel. After seeing the footage of the assault, Ryron and Rener reached out to Austin and his family and offered to sponsor their trip to California for one week of intensive Gracie Bullyproof training.

We're very happy to announce that the McDaniel's took them up on the offer and last week they flew out to California for the training. After over 20 hours of private and group training in verbal, physical, and psychological self-defense techniques, Austin left the Academy with soaring confidence. The best part was that his parents also engaged in the training so that they could open a Gracie Garage and continue training together upon their return to Indiana!

When asked about the most important principle he learned during the week, Austin replied, "If I manage the distance, I manage the damage."

Video of Austin's trip to Torrance will be available soon.

Here is a picture of Austin with some Gracie Academy students you might recognize.